Dönitz

American

[dœ-nits] / ˈdœ nɪts /

Or Doenitz

noun

Karl 1891–1980, German naval officer and head of state (1945).

Dönitz British

/ ˈdøːnɪts /

noun

Karl (karl). 1891–1980, German admiral; commander in chief of the German navy (1943–45); as head of state after Hitler's death he surrendered to the Allies (May 7, 1945)

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In his truck were Dönitz and Kesselring, among others.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2021

The first three were particularly close to each other, while Dönitz often acted as spokesman for the group and also claimed the first seat at the dining table for himself.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2021

Dönitz confirmed that the "Reich" had also pursued such a program in 1943, but that it had failed for lack of resources.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2021

The inmates fell into three groups: The first consisted of the high-ranking generals such as Wilhelm Keitel, Albert Kesselring or Alfred Jodl — as well as the admirals Dönitz and Gerhard Wagner.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2021

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